10. His enemies, tangled like thornbushesand staggering like drunks,will be burned up like dry stubble in a field.
11. Who is this wicked counselor of yourswho plots evil against the lord?
12. This is what the lord says:“Though the Assyrians have many allies,they will be destroyed and disappear.O my people, I have punished you before,but I will not punish you again.
13. Now I will break the yoke of bondage from your neckand tear off the chains of Assyrian oppression.”
14. And this is what the lord says concerning the Assyrians in Nineveh:“You will have no more children to carry on your name.I will destroy all the idols in the temples of your gods.I am preparing a grave for youbecause you are despicable!”
15. Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains with good news!He is bringing a message of peace.Celebrate your festivals, O people of Judah,and fulfill all your vows,for your wicked enemies will never invade your land again.They will be completely destroyed!